Happy Birthday Maya

It's hard to believe but my dog Maya turned one year old last Thursday. She's done remarkably well, I think, although my wife may beg to differ. Maya listens pretty well for the most part, but she is still very much a puppy. She craves attention constantly and sometimes gets carried away in the house playing with our other dog, Austin. I guess that's what I love about dogs - all they want is your love and care. They don't need money for gas. They don't need the latest fashions, and they don't need a new car to ride around in. Dogs are always so excited when their owners come home. It makes their day. We as humans have become so accustomed to growing our accumulation of wealth by buying cars, bigger houses and jewelry. But we never stop to think about our dogs. All the payment they want is attention. And I'll gladly pay it. Dogs rule.